The Shetland Pony Welfare Trust  Equine Assisted wellbeing Foundation is a division of  The Shetland Pony Welfare Trust a Registered Charity based in Cambridgeshire .

At the Shetland Pony Welfare Trust  Equine Assisted Wellbeing Foundation, we are committed to enhancing the mental health and well-being of individuals through the transformative power of equine-assisted wellbeing. Our workshops aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for personal growth, healing, and self-discovery.  

There is a quickly growing field of research in the UK that demonstrates that spending time with Ponies helps us feel good as it “embraces positive behaviour's.

The Connection between nature and animals can play an important part in recovery from such things as chronic fatigue syndrome, depression,  ,Post traumatic stress disorder, and many other conditions Helping to reduce stress and anxiety, whilst providing an invaluable opportunity to interact with these highly emotionally intelligent creatures.

If you have ever spent time with a horse or pony you will recognise the benefits. Shetland Ponies in particular have proven to be excellent partners in promoting wellbeing as due to their small size appear less intimidating than some of their much larger friends

These tiny characters will help you to reconnect with nature, they are flight animals so to have a bond with them you have to project an outer calm. Being outdoors can create a sense of mindfulness, and calm, and with a pony following along at a gentle pace it gives you the chance to notice the little things that nature has to offer such as butterflies, dragonflies, and of course the buzzards flying overhead.

Spending time with Shetland Ponies is ideal for those of us who are tired of the speed and rush of life. Perfect for getting out of the office and restoring your sense of mindfulness whilst getting up close and personal with one of our little ponies.

A chance to slow down and simply reconnect  with our little herd of rescue ponies who have all been rehabilitated and trained by The Shetland Pony Welfare Trust